2017-18 Men's Basketball Roster
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Jersey Number 14
Najja Hunter
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 180
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Brooklyn, N.Y.
- High School:
- St. Benedict's Prep
Bio
HONORS
Feb. 26, 2018 Conference USA Freshman of the Week
2017-18 (Fr.)
Played in 30 games, making 10 starts ... averaged 6.4 points and 3.1 rebounds ... led the team in field goal percentage, connecting on 43.3% from the field ... scored in double-figures six times ... saw first career action against Eastern Kentucky (11/10) ... had five points and four rebounds against Georgia State (11/14) ... recorded six points and three assists versus UNLV (11/20) ... had season-highs of nine points and seven rebounds against St. Edward's (12/14) ... had six points, five rebounds and two steals versus Texas State (12/22) ... scored 11 points while grabbing six rebounds at UTSA (12/28) ... made first career start against FIU (1/25) ... scored nine points at North Texas (2/3) ... had 13 points at Middle Tennessee (2/8) ... scored 23 points on 10-of-16 shooting in a career-high 37 minutes at Florida Atlantic (2/2) while adding six rebounds ... scored 17 points and grabbed six rebounds at FIU (2/24) ... named Conference USA Freshman of the Week (2/26) ... set career-marks with 24 points and three, three-pointers versus UTEP (3/1) ... scored 13 points off the bench against UTSA (3/3).
St. Benedict's Prep
Led St. Benedict's Prep to a 30-4 record as a senior while helping the Gray Bees to the State Prep A championship ... averaged 12.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.0 steals ... as a junior, was named All-Friends Schools League Honorable Mention while helping Westtown High School to the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association state championship, the first in school history ... rated a three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247 Sports.
Rice Men's Basketball Team Impact Signing
Friday, March 28
Rice MBB vs. Wichita State Postgame Presser
Friday, March 07
Rice vs. Tulsa Postgame Press Conference 2/22/25
Saturday, February 22
MBB Postgame Presser vs. UAB 2/19/25
Thursday, February 20
